After a big loss, teams often give excuses instead of honestly admitting they played badly.
A Delhi court acquitted a man in a 2016 robbery case, citing the complainant's failure to identify him during a test identification parade (TIP) as creating 'serious doubt' about his involvement.
Kolkata's 'Knight Rider' Allen blows away South Africa, takes NZ into final
RCB director Mo Bobat calls Virat Kohli's 18-year IPL record "ridiculous", says building a championship-winning team around him was a priority, and backs Rajat Patidar's leadership as the franchise eyes back-to-back titles.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old man near the Samaypur Badli Metro station in Delhi, following an argument.
This is just the beginning, said Sahil Lotra as Auqib Nabi's seventh five-wicket haul and Qamran Iqbal's unbeaten 94 put Jammu & Kashmir on the brink of a historic maiden Ranji Trophy title against Karnataka.
A 13-year-old boy was killed in Lucknow, India, during a birthday party after allegedly being shot by another minor with a licensed revolver. Police are investigating the incident, which the victim's family disputes as accidental.
Travel disruptions following airspace closures in the Gulf have forced Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev to miss an Indian Wells exhibition, while an ATP Challenger in Fujairah was cancelled amid security concerns.
India is sending its first national delegation of youth artists to the Youth Delphic Games of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member Nations in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Two people, including a migrant worker, were allegedly hacked to death by a gang in Nanguneri, Tamil Nadu, sparking protests and political criticism.
Meet the Indian-origin driver to race at Formula One this season.
'To suddenly give the impression of taking a position that is hostile to Iran, or, at least, not friendly to Iran, is not a good thing.'
Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticizes the state government for the water crisis in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of the Attukal Pongala festival, alleging negligence and failure to utilize funds. He also addressed the Gulf conflict and political alliances in the state.
Iran's participation in this year's World Cup has been called into question after co-hosts the United States launched joint air strikes at the country along with Israel at the weekend.
Wolverhampton Wanderers stun Liverpool 2-1 with a 94th-minute winner to revive survival hopes and dent the Reds' top-five push, while Everton and Sunderland claim crucial Premier League victories.
A 45-year-old man allegedly shot and critically injured four men following a dispute in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. Police have detained four individuals and are searching for the main suspect.
World champion D Gukesh was held to a draw by David Navara in the fourth round of the Prague International Chess Festival, while Jorden van Foreest took the lead with his third victory.
'The wedding has already happened. You missed it.'
A man in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly stabbed his sister-in-law before taking his own life, according to police reports.
Samsung is redefining smartphones with a privacy display and pro-level video.
Patna Police arrested three individuals in two separate cyber fraud cases, involving share market investment scams and mule account operations.
Arunachal Pradesh Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul launched a child rights awareness initiative to promote a safe, child-friendly environment across the state. The initiative includes pamphlets educating children, parents, and teachers on key child protection laws.
A classroom roof collapsed at a government school in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but no one was injured as the teacher evacuated the students in time after hearing cracking sounds from the ceiling.
Cricket magnifies the joy in the City of Joy. And with the stadium illuminated in World Cup colours, it seems to have lit up the soul of Kolkata.
The Indian women's national football team has lodged a formal complaint with the AIFF regarding ill-fitting kits received just before their opening AFC Women's Asian Cup match in Australia, citing a lack of professionalism and disruption to their preparations.
The two policemen were injured by "hard and blunt instruments", while "two protesters with firearm injuries" were also brought to JPMC, the surgeon told Dawn.
West Indies captain Shai Hope took responsibility for his slow batting in their T20 World Cup match against India, which led to their elimination from the mega-event.
A 17-year-old girl gave birth in a school washroom during her Class 10 board exam in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the discovery of a sexual assault case. The girl alleges she was assaulted by a boy she met at a dance program.
A 32-year-old man from Rajasthan was allegedly assaulted and robbed in Bengaluru after tracking his missing SUV to the city. He had lent the vehicle to a friend who failed to return it, leading him to track it down using a mobile app.
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has decided to maintain the interest rate on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits at 8.25 per cent for the fiscal year 2025-26, marking the second consecutive year at this rate.
Hundreds of Formula One team personnel are stranded in Bahrain after airspace closures triggered by Middle East conflict, but Australian GP chief Travis Auld says Melbourne's season-opener will not be affected.
From founding fathers to Europe's most unyielding rulers, these figures have not just held office, they have established a cult of leadership and will leave legacies, mostly mixed, that few can rival.
FC Goa defeated Sporting Club Delhi 1-0 in the Indian Super League, with Dejan Drazic scoring the decisive goal. FC Goa climbed to the top of the table with the win.
Jasprit Bumrah's impact, precision and big-match temperament in the T20 World Cup draw comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar, as India's pace spearhead continues to shape games with unmatched control and cricketing intelligence.
'People don't believe that a 15-year-old girl subjected to sexual intercourse within a marriage is a victim of rape.'
Six planets -- Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus -- will appear together in the evening sky.
England are relying on Jos Buttler to rediscover his form and deliver a match-winning performance against India in the T20 World Cup semifinal, despite his recent struggles in ICC events.
Delhi Police have arrested key conspirators and a shooter involved in the attack on advocate Deepak Khatri, who is associated with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The arrests include Rohit Solanki, an alleged member of the Rohit Godara gang, and Sagar Malik, who provided logistical support.
Four people were killed and 25 others injured when a mini goods van overturned in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district. The accident occurred as the victims were returning from a family function.
Former India captains Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri have criticised the laser show during the drinks break of the T20 World Cup Super Eights clash between India and West Indies, citing concerns about its impact on players' focus.
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